Search committees for three Tamil Nadu state universities are finalizing candidate panels for Vice-Chancellor posts, aiming to submit names to the government by January. Read the latest updates on the appointment process.
As US visa rules tighten, Indian students are turning to Germany, where applications rose 35% in 2025. Chancellor Merz's visit highlights a strategic shift. Explore the new study abroad trend.
German Chancellor Friedrich Merz arrives in Ahmedabad for a two-day India visit. He will visit Sabarmati Ashram, attend the Kite Festival, and hold talks with PM Modi. Read for details.
German Chancellor Friedrich Merz begins his first bilateral visit outside NATO & EU to India. Talks with PM Modi, $50B trade, migration success & FTA on agenda. Indian workers in Germany earn 20% more.
Ahmedabad traffic police announce major road closures on Sabarmati Riverfront and Cadila Bridge due to PM Modi and German Chancellor Friedrich Merz's visit for the International Kite Festival. Plan your commute.
PM Narendra Modi begins a three-day Gujarat visit for Somnath Swabhiman Parv, Vibrant Gujarat conference, and bilateral talks with German Chancellor Friedrich Merz. Details inside.
Prof. B.K. Ravi appointed as the new Vice-Chancellor of Bengaluru North University by Karnataka Governor. He brings extensive experience to the role. Read more about his vision.
PM Modi hosts German Chancellor Friedrich Merz in Ahmedabad, reviewing 25-year partnership. Focus on defence, trade & EU FTA as Berlin calls India a central global partner. Read more.
German Chancellor Friedrich Merz begins a two-day visit to India, holding key talks with PM Narendra Modi in Ahmedabad on January 12 to bolster bilateral ties and economic cooperation.
Prime Minister Narendra Modi and German Chancellor Olaf Scholz will attend the International Kite Festival in Ahmedabad on January 12, marking a major cultural-diplomatic event.
PM Narendra Modi's 3-day Gujarat visit includes hosting German Chancellor Friedrich Merz, inaugurating Vibrant Gujarat Regional Summit in Rajkot, and attending Somnath Swabhiman Parv.
Prime Minister Narendra Modi begins a 3-day Gujarat visit on Jan 10, 2026, for key talks with German Chancellor and to lead the 'Shobha Yatra' in Somnath. Read details.
Nagpur University's Pro-Vice-Chancellor post stays vacant a month after VC's appointment, raising academic concerns. VC cites Model Code of Conduct as a key reason for the delay. Read more.
Kurukshetra University students escalate protest, burn VC's effigy demanding halt to ongoing recruitment process. Tensions rise over alleged irregularities.
German Chancellor Friedrich Merz visits India on January 12-13 for high-level talks to strengthen bilateral trade and economic cooperation. Key discussions on supply chains and investment.
German Chancellor Friedrich Merz visits India Jan 12-13 for high-level talks on trade, security & green energy. Key meeting with PM Modi to boost strategic partnership.
Ashok Garg's inquiry report reveals alleged corruption & repression at Haryana Agricultural University. Stakeholders demand VC's removal & implementation of findings. Read the full story.
Prof Jai Prakash Saini appointed as Lucknow University VC. He pledges to enhance academic quality, research, and rankings using LU's strong human resources. Details inside.
Governor Anandiben Patel appoints Prof Jai Prakash Saini as Lucknow University's new Vice-Chancellor. Discover his academic credentials and vision for LU's future.
Governor's office gives Prof D K Singh additional charge of Dr Shyama Prasad Mukherjee University. This stop-gap arrangement comes as appointments for four VCs are delayed. Read the full story.
Himachal Pradesh High Court dismisses a professor's plea challenging officiating V-C appointment, clarifies Chancellor's discretionary power under Act. Details inside.
After over 100 days of student protests, the Centre acts on the Tezpur University crisis, sending Vice-Chancellor Prof. Shambhu Nath Singh on leave. The MHRD appoints an interim VC.
N Vinaya Hegde, Chancellor of Nitte University and son of former Lok Sabha Speaker Justice K S Hegde, has passed away at 86. Remember his legacy in education.
NYC Mayor-elect Zohran Mamdani reverses his pledge to end mayoral control of public schools, opting for accountability. He appoints new chancellor to lead the $40 billion system. Read more.
Zohran Mamdani appoints Kamar Samuels, a veteran educator focused on equity, to lead NYC's vast public school system. Key challenges include integration and funding.
The stalemate over V-C appointments in Tamil Nadu universities continues as the President returns a key bill. Educationists urge Governor and CM to find a solution for 14 affected universities.
President Droupadi Murmu has returned a bill seeking to take over the 168-year-old university, dealing a blow to the Tamil Nadu government's plans. Read the full story.
Ajmer police file FIR after private college owner allegedly threatens Maharshi Dayanand Saraswati University VC Suresh Agarwal. MDSU employees demand probe. Details inside.
Tamil Nadu government directs search committees for three state universities to resume work, extending tenure till March 21. The move aims to expedite VC appointments despite legal hurdles.
Tezpur University students and staff begin a 24-hour hunger strike, marking 100 days of protest demanding VC's removal over alleged irregularities. Read the full story.